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Kirk Bangstad

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Wisconsin Brewpub Owner Kirk Bangstad Announces Gubernatorial Run Amid Controversy

May 4, 2026

Kirk Bangstad, a Wisconsin brewpub owner, announces his candidacy for governor following backlash over incendiary comments about President Trump.

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